List of Jewish governors of Australia

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There have been a number of Jews to take up the position of governor of one of the states or Governor-General of Australia. This role is as the representative of the monarch in Australia.

Image Name Position Years served Source
Zelman Cowen.jpg Sir Zelman Cowen Governor-General 1977-82 [1]
Linda Dessau.jpg Linda Dessau Governor of Victoria 2015- [2]
Isaac Isaacs 1936 (cropped).jpg Sir Isaac Isaacs Governor-General 1931-36 [1]
Sir Matthew Nathan.jpg Sir Matthew Nathan Governor of Queensland 1920-25 [3]
Gordon Samuels Governor of New South Wales 1996-2001 [4]

See also[]

* List of Jewish members of Australian parliaments

References[]

  1. ^ a b "The Jews in Australia". Israel & Judaism Studies (IJS). Retrieved 2021-04-08.
  2. ^ "Governor Linda Dessau". J-Wire. 2015-07-05. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
  3. ^ Wilson, Paul D., "Cultural Advice", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 2021-04-08
  4. ^ Huxley, John (2007-12-14). "Recipients of governor's pleasure farewell Samuels with laughter". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
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